SAFE
Clove oil
Syzygium aromaticum essential oil (eugenol)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Excipients & Additives
PubMed Studies
9
About
Essential oil from clove buds and leaves containing primarily eugenol. Powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial. Used as flavouring and in dental preparations. Well-known hepatotoxicity at high doses.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Hepatotoxicity at high doses (eugenol). Anticoagulant effect (eugenol inhibits platelet aggregation) — avoid with anticoagulants. Hypoglycaemic effect — monitor blood glucose. Children: avoid concentrated preparations. Dental use (eugenol): contact sensitisation.
🏷️ Other Names
Syzygium aromaticum essential oil (eugenol)